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8/26/25, 2:48 PM RTA awards contract to widen bridge leading to Terminal 1 of DXB
His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of

Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority, said that, “The project

involves widening the existing bridge from three to four lanes by constructing a

new bridge using an innovative system of steel box girders integrated with a

composite concrete slab.”

“This engineering solution was selected for its high

structural efficiency, enabling delivery within a short

timeframe, without the need for traffic diversions on

Airport Street or temporary supports beneath the

bridge, thereby ensuring uninterrupted traffic flow

and the highest safety standards. The total length of
the bridge, including its ramps, is 171 meters, with Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer
Director-General,
the main span extending nearly 70 meters. The Chairman of
Board of Executive Directors –
project also includes road pavement improvements, RTA

upgrades to infrastructure services, and landscaping

works to integrate with the surrounding infrastructure, in addition to new

street lighting to enhance safety and visibility. The expansion will
increase the bridge’s capacity from 4,200 to 5,600 vehicles per hour, a

33 percent increase.”

RTA moves forward with high-impact infrastructure development
plans

Al Tayer reaffirmed RTA’s commitment to developing Dubai’s road and transport

infrastructure, enhancing the efficiency of key corridors, and providing

sustainable, flexible mobility solutions that facilitate the movement of residents

and visitors, improve quality of life, and strengthen Dubai’s global competitiveness

as a premier hub for international events.

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